Meet Tinker, a 12-week-old Chihuahua/terrier mix that was attacked by a bigger dog last week.

Tinker's owners couldn't afford the immediate medical care she needed and wound up bringing her to the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri in Springfield.

"She was in shock and in pain," recalled Sally Nail, director of administrative operations. "She is starting to come around. She is very cuddly. She just curls right up and wants to be around a human."

Tinker lost her left eye and nearly lost the right one, according to her veterinarian. She has several bite marks on her body from the attack. Nail said Tuesday was the first day Tinker has felt well enough to be playful and bouncing around.

Sally Nail with the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri snuggles with Tinker, a puppy who was attacked by a larger dog last week.(Photo: Submitted photo)

"They were looking for help and couldn't afford the care of the dog," Nail said. "They actually were looking to have it euthanized. We said we would rather not euthanize. We wanted to get the dog stable and readopted.